1993 Mazda MX-3 Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
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What’s new
A cassette stereo is made standard, and Laguna Blue Metallic is a new color.
For sale near San Antonio, TX
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$151/mo for MX-3 Special
MX-3 Special
vs
$144/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Mazda MX-3 Owner Reviews
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Reliable, Cheap maintenance, motivating to drive....
4.88 out of 5 starsmikeetown, 01/31/2013
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS 2dr Hatchback
The 1.8 V6 isn't very powerful but it has a very smooth and steady climb in the RPM's all the way to its 7000rpm redline.
When it comes to windy roads, this car is very fast!!
The engines small displacement and smooth feel all the way to the redline gives the driver the confidence that the engine can surely take a beating.
Mine has 289,000km of hitting the redline every day and no … problems.
I change the oil evry 5 months or 5000kms though using the reccomended 10w30.
The only Mazda MX-3 V6 I would avoid is an automatic one.
The auto could not handle the power of the V6 and usually doesnt last.
The 5 speed lasts forever provided u change the gear oil every 2 years (only costs 45$)
Still running at 17 years old
4.88 out of 5 starsGGCAN, 09/26/2010
1993 Mazda MX-3 2dr Hatchback
I purchased this car used in 1999 with 104,000 km and it was the 4 cyl. At that time I didn't have a lot of money for a car as I had just taken out a mortgage and needed a car. I am not sorry for this purchase, as the car has lasted me until now September 2010 and is now showing it's age and I am replacing it. I've pretty much driven it into the ground and other than maintenance, had … not put money into any repairs...it's been very dependable.
Mazda Mx3
3.13 out of 5 starsrl88, 10/22/2004
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS 2dr Hatchback
I have all power options, the pw broke
on me, i also had to change the
tranny, the engine is still strong, I
can't seem to beat other v6 cars off
the line but then when around 40 KM
you feel that you are flying and it
doesn't stop accelerating, it's an
OKAY car. If you are looking for a
nice 2 door V6, get a accord or
solara, it's the same on gas, actually
probably … better.
11 years (and counting) of a super car
4.88 out of 5 starskchat, 12/13/2011
1992 Mazda MX-3 2dr Hatchback
Bought my MX3 in high school, and have been driving it ever since.
I have always lived in rural areas in the West and she handles beautifully on the back roads, even in the snow...I have taken her up Mt Hood many times.
I take curves at the same speed as the rest of the highway (in good weather!)
thanks to her Twin-Trapezoidal Link rear suspension.
Maintenance has been minimal/normal: … new brakes, clutch, window motor, distributor (twice), muffler (twice).
I have even fit a full size ikea couch in that car, with the hatch closed! Cargo space is amazing for a car that gets 40 mpg in summer highway driving.
Love this car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1993 Mazda MX-3, so we've included reviews for other years of the MX-3 since its last redesign.
1993 MX-3 Highlights
Special
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $151/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 8.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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